Motor yacht Little Perle (ex. Maximus, ex. Maximus Star, ex. Darsea), an evolutionary design, drawn by Rene van de Velde and naval architects Diana Yacht Design was nominated for the World Superyacht Awards 2009, in the category of best displacement motor yacht of below 500GT (approx 30m-49m).

This yacht is shaped with a round-bilge hullform. Maximus features Caterpillar engines and zero-speed stabilizers, and is also built to Lloyd’s Register Class and MCA Certification. She provides owner and guests four very large and luxurious staterooms, in the foreship she offers the crew a comfortable living area.